avihyb / vikingchess

Java: Objet Oriented Programming Course: Viking Chess Hnefatafl (Ex1)

Viking Chess

Welcome to Viking Chess, a captivating and strategic game built using Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles in Java. This project is dedicated to delivering a playable Viking Chess game with thorough test coverage to ensure its robustness and reliability.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Tests
• Images

Introduction

Viking Chess, also known as Hnefatafl, is a historic board game featuring asymmetric gameplay between two players. Each player has a unique objective, creating an engaging and challenging experience.

This project draws inspiration from the traditional Viking Chess game and implements it in Java using OOP concepts.

Features

• Object-Oriented Design: The game is implemented with a focus on OOP principles, fostering maintainability and extensibility.

• Playable Game: Enjoy a fully functional Viking Chess game with a user-friendly interface.

• Asymmetric Gameplay: Experience the strategic challenges of asymmetrical gameplay, where each player has a distinct objective.

• Comprehensive Testing: The project includes a suite of tests to ensure the correctness and reliability of the implemented functionalities.

• Game stats printing: After each game different stats about the game is being printed in the terminal. The stats is organized using comparators.

Tests

This project includes a thorough test case which includes all of the features of the games: moving pieces, creating a domination of the king.

Images

Image 1: GUI of the game, default pieces order on the board

Image 2: Mid-game session